Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives [TSLA].
Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1870 | Daniel Hammock v. Edward Clark | Grainger | Trespass with Force of Arms |
Hammock was a soldier in the United States Army and is accused of taking various goods from the home of Clark. Hammock claims that when he confiscated Clark's property, he was operating under the orders of his commanding officers. |
East | Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1238 | 88 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1870 | Robert L. Turley v. State | Grainger | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Opinion document. Turley charged with felonious assault upon George A. Greenlee using a pistol with intent to murder. Jury found Turley guilty and fined him $50 and sentenced him to 3 months in jail. |
East | Range: 8 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 814 | 44 | Order A Copy |